Denver Public Art Commission Pre-Application Meeting

The Denver Public Art Team will be hosting a pre-application meeting on Tuesday, March 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. The meeting will cover project backgrounds, goals, and the application process for the two recently advertised Requests for Qualifications: Denver Zoo - Guest Experience Hub, and Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center - exterior artwork Public Art projects. Attendees will also get information on callforentry.org (CafE) through which we are accepting applications.

Please attend to learn more about the application process, ask questions, and determine if you’d like to apply for these projects.

Denver Zoo – Guest Experience Hub. Budget: Approximately $184,000. Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States.

The Denver Zoo has been in operation for 127 years and serves nearly 2 million people per year. This new Denver Public Art piece will be located at a new “experience hub” mid-way through the zoo, which will include retail, kitchen and dining, and an experiential stage. Proposed artworks for this commission should be inclusive, accessible and welcoming to people of all abilities, with special consideration for young children and zoo visitors with disabilities. Artworks might have an experiential or sensory element such as kinetic movement, sound, smell or tactile elements. Artists should consider the plants, topography and history of Colorado. Interested artists may submit qualifications at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12985 through Friday, April 5, 11:59 p.m. MST.

Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center – exterior artwork. Budget: Approximately $118,000. Open to artists or artist teams residing in the United States.

The Green Valley Ranch Recreation Center serves all generations of residents, and acts as a community hub for members of the local community. This new Denver Public Art commission will serve as a landmark or icon for the neighborhood. When submitting proposals, artists should consider the diversity and intergenerational nature of the people who use the recreation center and live nearby, as well as exploring themes of diversity and belonging. Artists who have relationships with the Green Valley Ranch area are encouraged to apply. Interested artists may submit qualifications at https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=12986 through Friday, April 5, 11:59 p.m. MST.

This event will be hosted on Zoom. Interested applicants are asked to register to get information on how to join prior to the event.

Learn more about these RFQs and other upcoming Denver Public Art opportunities at DenverPublicArt.org/For-Artists/#opportunities.

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